Security measures for repoll in 19 PSs in Outer
Two platoons at each polling station
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2019:
Stringent security measures have been put in place for the 19 polling stations of Outer Manipur PC which would go to repoll tomorrow and each of these polling stations would be presided by SDO/SDC.
The polling stations where repoll would be held are 41/30 Mahoutera of Chandel AC, 44/21 Shangshak (B) of Ukhrul AC, 45/17 Poi A, 45/18 Poi B and 45/43 Kachai (A) of Chingai AC.
For Senapati district, repoll will be held at 47/1 Koide (1) and 47/37 Kdom Khavii of Karong AC, 48/11 Chawainu, 48/20 Songsong (B), 48/32 Makhel Keibi (A), 48/33 Makhel Keibi (B), 48/40 Tungam Khullen (D), 48/53 Tungjoy (D), 48/65 Laii (A) and 48/68 Laii (C) of Mao AC and 49/10 Tadubi (A-I) of Tadubi AC.
In the case of Churachandpur district, repoll will be held at 57/01 Sanglei, 57/03 Songkong and 57/18 Songphu of Henglep AC .
Two platoons of Central paramilitary forces and one section of State armed forces would be deployed at each of these polling stations.
SDOs/SDCs would directly monitor the polling process as presiding officers and all the polling officials have reached their respective polling stations, informed a source.
Moreover, Assam Rifles have been put on alert in connection with the repoll in Outer Manipur PC.
Voting will begin at 7 am and continue till 4 pm.
Notably, there are 14,661 voters in the areas covered by the 19 polling stations.